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Evidence Guide: ICPSP375C - Automatically produce complex screen prints

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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ICPSP375C - Automatically produce complex screen prints

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Load substrate

  1. Substrate is checked for conformance to job specifications with any irregularities reported and/or rectified
  2. Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications
Substrate is checked for conformance to job specifications with any irregularities reported and/or rectified

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Substrate position and stencil registration are adjusted according to job specifications

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Apply ink to screen

  1. Ink is applied to the screen in the quantity required for the screen size
  2. Equipment is kept clean and spillage is minimised
  3. Colour is mixed and ink is checked for conformance to job specifications
  4. Feeder is set and adjusted to suit substrate
Ink is applied to the screen in the quantity required for the screen size

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Equipment is kept clean and spillage is minimised

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Colour is mixed and ink is checked for conformance to job specifications

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Feeder is set and adjusted to suit substrate

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Produce proof print

  1. Proof print is run off and checked for colour, strength, registration, adhesion, clarity, gloss level, drying/curing, artwork detail and other technical aspects according to job specifications
  2. Adjustments are made according to product and machine specifications
  3. Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement
  4. Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties and then printing speeds are adjusted to suit
Proof print is run off and checked for colour, strength, registration, adhesion, clarity, gloss level, drying/curing, artwork detail and other technical aspects according to job specifications

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Adjustments are made according to product and machine specifications

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Appropriate approval to commence production is sought prior to commencement

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Belt speed and energy required are set to achieve desired properties and then printing speeds are adjusted to suit

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Run job and monitor print quality

  1. Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output
  2. Print quality is continuously evaluated and adjusted as required
  3. Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer's/supplier's and job specifications
  4. Workplace documentation on job is completed as required
  5. Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer's/supplier's and job specifications
Printing speed production is adjusted to maximise quality and output

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Print quality is continuously evaluated and adjusted as required

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Effects of ink alterations during run are monitored and appropriate action taken according to manufacturer's/supplier's and job specifications

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Workplace documentation on job is completed as required

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Curing and drying are constantly monitored and adjusted according to manufacturer's/supplier's and job specifications

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Carry out routine user maintenance

  1. Equipment is lubricated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications
  2. Fault conditions are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures
Equipment is lubricated, cleaned and adjusted according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications

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Fault conditions are identified and reported according to enterprise procedures

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Handle production output

  1. Output is checked for thorough drying/curing before stacking
  2. Job status and progress are checked for conformance to job specifications and any necessary action is taken
Output is checked for thorough drying/curing before stacking

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Job status and progress are checked for conformance to job specifications and any necessary action is taken

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Shut down machine

  1. Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to OHS requirements and manufacturer's/supplier's specifications
  2. Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  3. Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications and enterprise procedures
Excess ink, screens, squeegees and flood coaters are removed and cleaned according to OHS requirements and manufacturer's/supplier's specifications

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Waste materials are disposed of according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures

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Equipment and surrounding areas are cleaned according to manufacturer's/supplier's specifications and enterprise procedures

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

produce a complex print of more than two colours containing line and tone using an automatic machine according to job specifications

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

produce a complex print of more than two colours containing line and tone using an automatic machine according to manufacturer's and job specifications, enterprise procedures and the listed Performance Criteria

demonstrate use of computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems if available and appropriate

for valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely replicated workplace environment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by gaining approval to commence a production run

collecting, analysing and organising information by checking job status and progress according to job specifications

planning and organising activities by following machine shutdown procedures

teamwork when completing workplace documentation as required

mathematical ideas and techniques by adjusting print speed to maximise quality

problem-solving skills by monitoring and responding to the effect of ink alterations

use of technology by operating automatic and computerised screen printing machines

Required knowledge

adjustments that are necessary to the machine prior to setting up

maintenance that is required on the machine and feeder prior to the commencement of printing

adjustments that need to be made to the machine/feeder to allow for characteristics of the substrate

procedure that is in place to confirm the screen sequence of colour, ink, substrate and squeegee/flood coater prior to printing

system for setting the feed board and loading substrate

need to prepare substrate or item when loading the feeder

adjustment of the stock feed system for this machine

system that is in place to check the substrate is fed into the machine at the required production speed without damage, distortion or variation in position

criteria for selecting the right substrate for the job

ink and substrate compatibility

characteristics of solvents and ink additives and compatibility to this ink system

correctly positioning, registering and the screen locking into position

positioning the squeegee/flood coater

adjustment of the on/off contact/peel-off requirements of the frame

shore hardness of the squeegee blade and why have you chosen it

relationship between ink deposit, squeegee speed and belt speed/temperature of the drying/curing unit

OHS requirements when working with infra-red/UV curing units

routine maintenance you undertake on this drying/curing unit

ink drying/ink curing characteristics

OHS concerns that are there when using an automatic machine

assessment of to colour to ensure it conforms to job specifications

check made on the initial proof run before continuing

evaluation of print quality and substrate feeding during the run

ideal printing speed for this substrate on this machine

effect of humidity on the substrate

maintenance of the correct viscosity of ink during the run

ways to determine if print is dried/cured before handling

production output handling to prevent offsetting of ink, blocking, sweating or rewetting of ink

effect that weather conditions could have on output capacity

need to determine the exact count and to record production details on the job sheet

health hazards associated with ink/solvents

correct procedure for removing the ink without damaging the screen

correct method of cleaning squeegees/flood coaters, machine and surrounding area

maintenance that is required on this machine after printing is completed

machine manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Drying/curing units may include:

drying systems commonly used and relative to the industry sector.

Type of machine may include:

automatic and computerised screen printing machines with three or more colours relative to the industry sector.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.

Degree of autonomy may include:

initiative and judgement in working in consultation with other persons to ensure production requirements are met.

Enterprise procedures may include:

tasks must be performed according to enterprise procedures.